01/08/2023 17:23:32

Evaporator (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 18201052

2023-08-01: Updated with content from revalidation.

Warning

This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Removal

Open all four doors.
Lower all four windows.
Move LH front seat forward.
Remove the LH front seat rear track covers.

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2x covers.
Remove bolts securing rear of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel.

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1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal.
Move LH front seat backward.
Remove LH front seat front track covers.

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2x covers.
Remove bolts securing front of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel.

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1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal.
Adjust position of LH front seat for easy removal.

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Move seat to middle of track at most upright position with seat fully up off floor.
Disconnect LH front seat connectors.

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3x connectors.
Remove LH front seat from vehicle.

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Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components.
Move RH front seat fully forward.
Remove the RH front seat rear track covers.

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2x covers.
Remove bolts securing rear of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel.

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1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal.
Move RH front seat backward.
Remove the RH front seat front track covers.

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2x covers.
Remove bolts securing front of LH front seat tracks to the floor panel.

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1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Discard after removal.
Adjust the position of the RH seat for easy removal.

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Middle of track, most upright position, seat fully up off the floor.
Disconnect the RH seat connectors.

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2x connectors.
Remove RH front seat from vehicle.

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Recommend assistance, Use caution to not damage other components.
Open hood.

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Via Controls > Front Trunk.
Remove rear underhood apron.

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8x clips.
Remove RH underhood apron.

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9x clips.
Remove LH underhood apron.

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9x clips.
Release drainage hoses from HEPA filter inlet duct.

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2x hoses.
Remove clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel.

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3x push clips.
Remove HEPA filter inlet duct.

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2x clips on HEPA filter.
Remove HEPA filter outlet duct from vehicle.

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Lift up, pull towards front of vehicle, then rotate clockwise.
Remove dust caps from high-side and low-side service ports.

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2x caps.
Remove cubby under MCU and connect laptop to vehicle with a tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 3.

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1x connector, 2x clips, Remove cubby under MCU and connect laptop to vehicle, Open Toolbox 3 website and establish connection to vehicle. Select connection status icon at top right corner and select Connect Locally (icon will turn green when vehicle is connected), Local connection will enable service mode plus on display.
Run refrigerant drain and fill routine to enable A/C recovery.

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Click Panels > Thermal > Fluid Drain and Fill > Refrigerant Fill > Start Fluid Drain and Fill and press Play.
Set up A/C machine and perform hose flush.

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Touch time only.
Connect AC machine hoses to service ports.

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2x connections, High side (red), low side (blue), Pull back on AC line port lock, then engage onto AC pipe and turn top lock clockwise until fully tightened.
Verify Thermal Fill Drain then start the A/C recovery process.

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Green check mark approves, Red X declines, Touch time only, Note the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered, Mark oil drain bottle oil level (use a piece of tape marking the fluid level), Open couplers by turning clockwise, Using Main Menu > Recover > Verify hose connection, Machine will chime once process is complete, Vehicle may be left unattended, Note or print the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered.
Disconnect the high-side (red) hose and low-side (blue) hose from the vehicle.
Fully lower and extend steering column.
Power off vehicle via UI.

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Via Controls > Safety > Power Off.
Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop.

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1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components.
Open rear cup holder.
Remove rear cup holder trim panel.

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3x tabs, Slide panel straight up to remove.
Remove RH center console wrapped panel.

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22x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips.
Remove LH center console wrapped panel.

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22x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips.
Remove rear center console vent.

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2x connectors, 4x tabs, Pull vent straight out, gently release locking tabs for USB connectors and slide out.
Close cup holder.
Remove rear panel from console.

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6x clips, 3x connectors.
Remove bolts securing rear of console to body.

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2x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, discard bolts after removal.
Remove LH side console closeout panel.

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6x clips, Pull side panel back and slide closeout panel down behind side panel.
Remove bolt securing LH front of console to IP.

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1x bolt, 10mm, 2.5 Nm.
Remove RH side console closeout panel.

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6x clips.
Disconnect 2 USB connectors and release from console trim.

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2x connectors, 2x fir tree clips, RH front of console.
Release clip securing connector and disconnect 12V harness connector.

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1x connector, 1x clip, RH front of console, on backside of panel.
Remove bolt securing RH front of console to IP.

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1x bolt, 10mm, 2.5 Nm.
Open console sliding door.
Remove console floor panel.
Remove bolts securing middle of console to body.

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2x bolts, 10mm, 3 Nm.
Remove center console from the vehicle.

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Lift rear of console up, pull backwards and lift up and remove from vehicle, Recommend assistance.
Remove LH IP side cover.

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4x clips, 1x connector.
Remove LH middle A-pillar trim.

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2x clips.
Remove LH lower IP trim.

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips.
Remove LH lower A-pillar trim.

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4x clips, The number of clips securing the trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim.
Remove RH IP side cover.

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4x clips, 1x connector.
Remove RH middle A-pillar trim.
Remove RH instrument panel lower assembly.

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13x clips.
Remove glove box lower trim.

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6x clips.
Remove glove box from IP carrier.

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6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x connectors.
Remove RH footwell cover.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Remove RH lower A-pillar trim.

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4x clips, The number of clips securing the trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim.
Remove LH shock tower cover.

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4x push clips.
Remove RH shock tower cover.

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4x push clips.
Remove LH side wiper arm.

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1x nut, 17mm, 31 Nm.
Remove RH side wiper arm.

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1x nut, 17mm, 31 Nm.
Remove cowl screen panel.

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4x push clips, 2x end tabs .
Remove fuse box cover.

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2x tabs, push tabs inwards and remove fuse box cover.
Remove 12V supply cable to DCDC.

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1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 12 Nm, 1x clip, Discard nyloc nut.
Release clips securing 12V battery supply cable to fuse box and strut tower cross beam.

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3x clips.
Disconnect pyrotechnic fuse connector.

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1x connector, Gently lift up orange lock tab to release connector.
Remove bolts securing fuse box to body.

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Release fuse box from body.

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2x tabs, Slide fuse box to RH side to release tabs and then lift.
Disconnect remaining connectors from bottom of fuse box.

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3x connectors, Depress locking tabs on sides of flip type connector and flip lever on connector to reseal.
Remove clip securing harness to LH shock tower brace.
Remove wiper motor fastener mounted to LH shock brace.

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1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Remove LH air suspension reservoir bracket from LH shock brace .

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Remove AC line bracket bolt on RH shock brace.

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1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Remove air reservoir bracket mounting bolts from RH shock brace .

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Remove LH shock tower brace.

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1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm.
Remove RH shock tower brace.

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1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm.
Remove wiper motor.

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3x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector.
Remove screws securing air suspension reservoir to bracket.

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2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm.
Set air suspension reservoir aside for access.

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Manuver below AC line.
Remove fasteners securing TXV to evaporator.

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2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Inspect o-rings for damage if flushing, Discard o-rings and replace on install.
Disconnect A/C hoses and TXV from HVAC unit.

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Gently pull the lines away from the bulkhead/ HVAC box, be sure to retain the O-rings at the TXV.
Remove screw securing LH side of the top pad.

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1x screw, T20, 1 Nm.
Remove LH upper A-pillar trim panel.

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1x screw with washer, 7mm, 2 Nm, 1x connector, 2x locating tabs, 1x clip.
Remove the lower binnacle cover from the IP area of the vehicle.

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4x clips.
Remove screws securing top pad at binnacle area.

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2x screws, T20, 1 Nm.
Remove screw securing RH side of top pad.

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1x screw, T20, 1 Nm.
Remove RH upper A-pillar trim panel.

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1x screw, 7mm, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Disconnect connectors from RH side of DAS ECU.

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7x connectors, DAS 2.0 has 4x connectors.
Remove fasteners securing DAS ECU to cross car beam.

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4x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Discard after removal.
Disconnect connectors from LH side of Autopilot ECU and remove from vehicle.

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7x connectors.
Disconnect passenger airbag connectors.

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2x connectors, Release locking tab.
Remove the passenger airbag mounting bolts.

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2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm.
Cover the aluminum strip on the top pad and MCU bezel with tape for protection.
Release top pad at leading edge, from drivers outer finisher to inner finisher.

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8x clips.
Release the RH side of the top pad working from right to left.

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9x clips, Use caution to not crease aluminum trim when lifting top pad.
Release MCU ground strap.

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1x tab.
Release remaining clips, remove top pad from vehicle, and place onto protective surface.

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6x clips, Recommend assistance.
Remove defrost mesh grille assembly.

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10x clips.
Remove screws securing RH IP finisher.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm.
Release clips for the RH IP finisher and remove from vehicle.

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4x clips.
Release clips securing steering gap hider to IC bezel.

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2x clips.
Remove screws securing instrument cluster bezel to IP carrier and remove bezel.

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4x screws, T20, 2 Nm.
Remove screws securing LH inner IP finisher with vent to IP carrier.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm.
Release clips securing LH inner IP finisher with vent to the IP carrier and remove from vehicle.

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3x clips.
Install screws securing LH outer IP finisher to the IP carrier.

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm.
Remove LH outer IP finisher from IP carrier.

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2x clips .
Remove screws securing airbag to steering wheel.

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2x screws, T25, 7 Nm, The screws will remain inside the steering wheel, If required rotate the steering wheel to gain access to screws, Afterwards return steering wheel to straight and center position.
Carefully release the driver's airbag from the steering wheel assembly .

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3x connectors, disconnect the airbag and steering wheel controls.
Remove bolt that secures the steering wheel to the column.

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1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Discard after removal.
Position the wheels straight ahead and mark the steering wheel relative position to the column.
Remove steering wheel.
Tape the clockspring cassette to prevent rotation.

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Do not rotate the clockspring.
Rock SCCM back and forth to release from column.
Release harness connector from SCCM and remove SCCM.

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1x connector, Remove black locking tab then depress connector release tab to release connector, Locking tab is one time use discard after removal.
Remove LH footwell cover.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Remove passenger knee airbag.

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2x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Discard nuts after removal.
Disconnect steering column motor connectors.

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2x connectors.
Mark the steering column relative position to the lower shaft joint.
Remove bolt securing lower shaft to steering column.

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1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm.
Release steering column from lower shaft.

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Slide joint down lower shaft.
Remove fasteners securing steering column to cross car beam.

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2x bolts, 13mm, 17 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 30 Nm.
Remove steering column from vehicle.
Remove fasteners securing instrument cluster to IP carrier.

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4x screws, T20, 2 Nm.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear of the instrument cluster and remove from IP carrier.

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3x connectors, tilt the IC away from the IP carrier to access connections, Take care not to put excessive strain on the wiring and connectors to the IC (1x chime connector pulls straight out, 1x flip lock type connector, 1x coaxial connector, release tab is on the underside of the connector), After removal place the IC on ESD safe surface.
Remove the MCU mounting screws.

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4x screw, T25, 4.5 Nm, Note locations of washers if present.
Tilt the MCU out from the IP carrier at the top in order to access connectors.

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Caution: Do not pull on harnesses as it can damage the connectors.
Disconnect all electrical connections from the MCU.

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13x connectors, Gently tilt the top of the MCU/touch screen for access, recommend assistance. All connectors are equipped with locking tabs that must be depressed prior to disconnect, Avoid putting excessive tension on the connectors and wiring harness during removal, (number of connectors may vary depending on vehicle configuration and MCU part number revision).
Release clips securing tweeter harnesses to the IP carrier near LH and RH A-pillars.

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2x clips.
Remove the clips securing the dash harness to the IP carrier .

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2x clips.
Remove fasteners securing IP carrier to cross car beam.

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15x screws, T20, 2 Nm.
Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speaker and edge clip removal.

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Take care to avoid stressing the connectors to the dash speakers and avoid damaging components in the process of moving the IP carrier forward for better access to edge clips and connections.
Remove RH side dash speaker.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Remove center dash speaker.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Remove LH dash speaker.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Remove IP carrier from vehicle.

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Recommend assistance, Lift up air duct from HVAC assembly, 1x center dash speaker tape to duct.
Disconnect headliner harness at LH A-pillar and release from vehicle.

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3x connectors, 1x clip.
Remove cross car beam harness connectors at LH lower A-pillar.

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7x connectors, Only release connectors that run to the harness on the cross car beam.
Disconnect the cross car beam harness connectors at the RH lower A-pillar.

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7x connectors, Only release connectors that run to the harness on the cross car beam.
Remove fasteners securing cross car beam to HVAC assembly.

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3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm.
Remove fasteners securing cross car beam to vehicle.

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7x bolts, 13mm, 27 Nm.
Remove cross car beam from vehicle.

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Recommend assistance, Exercise caution when removing the cross car beam, the brake switch is attached to the cross car beam and is susceptible to failure.
Disconnect thermal controller.

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4x connectors, 1x edge clip.
Disconnect HVAC blower assembly and RKE connector and release harness clip.

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2x connectors, 2x edge clips.
Remove fasteners securing HVAC assembly to the body.

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5x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Release HVAC drain hose from HVAC assembly.

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1x hose connection, Place a shop towel underneath the drain hose prior to disconnecting.
Disconnect sensor from RH lower air duct on HVAC assembly.

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1x connector.
Remove the fasteners securing the RH lower air duct to the HVAC assembly.

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2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm.
Remove the RH lower air duct from the HVAC assembly.

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Lower left slide of duct and slide out to the left to release from HVAC assembly.
Remove the fasteners securing the HVAC assembly cross brace.

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2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm.
Remove the HVAC assembly cross brace.

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Gently push brace to the left to release from HVAC box on RH side, Pull the brace towards the rear for the vehicle then side out to the right to release from HVAC assembly.
Remove fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly.

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3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm.
Remove the PTC heater from the HVAC assembly.

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Slide PTC heater out to the left while taking care not to strain the HV cables, Gently move the PTC heater and HV cables behind the HVAC assembly so it can be removed from the vehicle, Take necessary measures to protect the PTC heater and its cables so it can be easily moved out of the way during main body harness replacement as needed.
Remove the HVAC assembly from the vehicle.

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Recommend assistance.
Remove the foam spacer from the HVAC pipe inlet area.

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Reuse if not damaged.
Remove lower evaporator cover.

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9x screws, PH2, 2 Nm.
Remove upper evaporator cover.

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6x screws, PH2, 2 Nm.
Remove the screws for the HVAC box for the evaporator inlet pipe.

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2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm.
Remove evaporator from HVAC box.
With the evaporator on the bench remove the plastic mounting bracket.

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3x screws, PH2, 2 Nm.

Installation

Install the evaporator mounting bracket on to the new evaporator.

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2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm.
Install evaporator into HVAC box.
Install the upper evaporator cover onto the HVAC box assembly.

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6x screws, PH2, 2 Nm.
Install the lower evaporator cover onto the HVAC box assembly.

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9x screws, PH2, 2 Nm.
Install the HVAC evaporator inlet pipes onto the HVAC box assembly.

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2x screws, PH2, 2 Nm.
Install foam seal onto HVAC box.

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Reuse if not damaged.
Place the HVAC assembly back into the vehicle for installation.

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Recommend assistance, Move all loose harness connections out of the way to prevent damage while re-installing the HVAC assembly in the vehicle.
Route the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly for installation and slide into HVAC assembly.
Install the fasteners securing the PTC heater to the HVAC assembly.

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3x screws, PH2, 1 Nm.
Position the HVAC assembly cross brace for installation to the HVAC assembly.
Install the fasteners securing the HVAC assembly cross brace to the HVAC assembly.

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2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm.
Position the HVAC assembly RH lower air duct for installation.
Install the fasteners securing the RH lower air duct to the HVAC assembly.

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2x screws, PH2, 1 Nm.
Connect sensor for RH lower air duct on HVAC assembly.

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1x connector.
Move HVAC assembly into position for installation and secure the drain hose.

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1x hose connection.
Install fasteners securing the HVAC assembly to the body.

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5x nuts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Connect HVAC blower assembly and RKE, and secure harness clip.

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2x connectors, 2x edge clips.
Connect thermal controller.

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4x connectors, 1x edge clip.
Connect A/C Lines with TXV to evaporator at the bulkhead.

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2x bolts, T30, 6 Nm, Install new O-rings prior to installation.
Place air suspension reservoir into position.
Loosely install air suspension reservoir brackets.

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2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm.
Secure air suspension reservoir brackets.

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2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm.
Install LH shock tower brace.

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1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm, 2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm.
Install RH shock tower brace.

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2x bolts, 13mm, 20 Nm, 1x bolt, 13mm, 20 Nm.
Install air suspension reservoir bracket mounting fasteners to RH shock brace .

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Install AC line bracket bolt on RH shock brace.

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1x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Install wiper motor fastener mounted to LH shock brace.

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1x bolt, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Install air suspension reservoir bracket mounting fasteners to LH shock brace .

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Clip wire harness to LH shock brace.

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1x fir tree clip.
Secure air suspension reservoir brackets.

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2x screws, T25, 2.5 Nm.
Place fuse box into vehicle and reconnect harness connectors.

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3x connectors.
Position fuse box onto body.

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2x tabs, Slide the fuse box to LH to attach the tabs into crossbar.
Install bolts securing fuse box to body.

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2x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm.
Reconnect pyrotechnic fuse connector.

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1x connector, Be sure to secure locking clip.
Secure clips holding 12V battery supply cable to fuse box and strut tower beam.

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3x clips.
Install new nut securing 12V supply cable to DCDC.

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1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 12 Nm, Install new nyloc nut.
Install fuse box cover.

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2x clips.
Install wiper motor.

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3x bolts, 10mm, 6 Nm, 1x connector.
Install cowl screen.

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4x push clips, 2x end tabs.
Install LH shock tower cover.

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4x push clips.
Install RH shock tower cover.

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4x push clips.
Install wiper arms.

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2x nuts, 17mm, 31 Nm.
Position cross car beam into the vehicle for installation.

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Recommend assistance, Exercise caution when installing the cross car beam, the brake switch is attached to the cross car beam and is susceptible to failure, Take care not to damage any surrounding components while placing the cross car beam into the vehicle.
Install fasteners securing cross car beam to HVAC assembly.

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3x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm.
Install fasteners securing cross car beam to vehicle.

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7x bolts, 13mm, 27 Nm.
Connect headliner harness at LH A-pillar.

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3x connectors, 1x clip.
Connect cross car beam harness connectors at LH lower A-pillar.

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7x connectors, (2x coaxial brown and white at tuner)(2x coaxial blue)(1x coaxial purple)(2x connectors gray), Connectors at tuner are routed through amp and tuner bracket.
Connect cross car beam harness to main harness connectors at RH lower A-pillar.

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7x connectors.
Install IP carrier into vehicle.

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Recommend assistance.
Install center dash speaker.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers.
Install RH dash speaker.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers.
Install LH dash speaker.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers.
Install fasteners securing IP carrier to cross car beam.

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15x screws, T20, 2 Nm,.
Secure harness clips to the IP carrier.

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2x clips .
Secure tweeter harnesses to the IP carrier near LH and RH A-pillars.

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2x clips.
Place steering column into vehicle for installation.
Install fasteners securing steering column to cross car beam.

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2x bolts, 13mm, 17 Nm, 2x nuts, 13mm, 30 Nm.
Connect harness connectors for steering column motors.

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2x connectors.
Connect steering column to lower steering shaft joint.

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Slide joint up onto lower shaft, Ensure that the previously indexed paint marks align between the lower steering column and shaft joint.
Install bolt securing lower shaft to steering column.

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1x bolt, 13mm, 30 Nm.
Install passenger knee airbag.

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2x nuts, 10mm, 10 Nm, 1x connector, Install new fasteners, Engage red locking tab to secure connection.
Install LH footwell cover.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Connect harness to steering column control module.

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1x connector, Install new retaining clip.
Slide steering column control module over upper steering column.

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Gently jiggle the SCCM while pressing it onto the column if needed.
Remove tape previously applied to the clockspring.

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Do not rotate the clockspring.
Install steering wheel.

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Ensure the position of the steering wheel matches the index marks previously made on the column and the wheel.
Install bolt securing steering wheel to steering column.

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1x patch bolt, 10mm allen, 80 Nm, Install new patch bolt.
Connect drivers airbag and steering wheel control connectors.

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3x connectors.
Place airbag assembly into steering wheel.
Install screws securing airbag to steering wheel.

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2x screws, T25, 7 Nm.
Connect Instrument cluster and place IC into position for installation.

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3x connectors, 2x alignment dowels.
Install the fasteners that secure the instrument cluster to the IP carrier.

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4x screws, T20, 2 Nm.
Position MCU into vehicle for installation.
Connect harness connectors to MCU.

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17x connectors, Number of connectors may vary depending on vehicle configuration and MCU part number revision.
Install bolts securing MCU to the IP carrier.

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4x screws, T25, 4.5 Nm.
Install RH IP finisher assembly and fasteners.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 6x clips.
Install LH inner IP finisher.

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3x clips.
Install screws securing LH inner IP finisher.

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2x screws, T20, 1 Nm.
Install screws securing LH outer IP finisher to the IP carrier.

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3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm.
Install IC bezel and fasteners to the IP carrier.

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4x screws, T20, 2 Nm.
Install IC bezel and fasteners to the IP carrier.

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4x screws, T20, 2 Nm.
Install clips securing steering column gap hider to IC bezel.

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2x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation.
Install LH lower IP trim.

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1x screw, T20, 2 Nm, 9x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation.
Install the defrost mesh grille to IP carrier.

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10x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to installation.
Position the top pad into vehicle.

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Recommend assistance.
Install MCU ground strap to IP top pad.

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1x ground strap.
Install passenger airbag connectors.

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2x connectors, Engage locking tabs.
Remove protective tape from aluminum trim.
Fully seat top pad.

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23x clips, Make sure all clips are aligned and securely fastened.
Install LH upper A-pillar trim panel.

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1x screw, 7mm, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Install RH upper A-pillar trim panel.

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1x screw, 7mm, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Install the airbag mounting bolts.

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2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm.
Remove ECU from anti-static bag, position the new ECU for installation, and secure LH side ECU connectors.

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6x connectors.
Install fasteners securing Autopilot ECU.

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4x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Install new nuts.
Connect RH side DAS ECU connectors.

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7x connectors, DAS 2.0 has 4x connectors, Connector "A" must be plugged in before connector "B" when reinstalling DAS ECU.
Place center console into vehicle.

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Recommend assistance.
Connect 2 USB connectors of the console.

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3x connectors, 1x clip.
Install bolts securing center console to vehicle.

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6x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, 1x screw, .
Install rubber floor mat at the base of the console.
Install RH center console closeout extension.

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12x clips.
Install LH console closeout extension.

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12x clips.
Secure LH center console wrapped trim panel.

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22x clips.
Secure RH center console wrapped trim panel.

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22x clips,Replace any damaged or missing clips.
Install RH footwell cover.

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2x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x connector.
Connect USB module at rear console panel.

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3x connectors.
Install the center console back panel.

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6x clips.
Open rear cup holder.
Install the rear cup holder trim panel.

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3x tabs, slide panel straight downwards to install.
Install USB ports into rear air outlet.
Install the center console rear air outlet.

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2x USB connections, 4x tabs .
Install LH front seat into vehicle.

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Recommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle.
Connect the LH seat connectors.

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3x connectors, 2x harness clips, Tuck excess harness under carpet to prevent NVH concern.
Install RH front seat into vehicle.

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Recommend Assistance, Take care not to damage surrounding components while lifting the seat into the vehicle.
Connect the RH seat connectors.

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3x connectors.
Connect First Responder Loop and 12V negative terminal.

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1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, Connect First Responder Loop first.
Remove cubby under MCU and connect laptop to vehicle with a tethered Ethernet connection via Toolbox 2.

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2x clips, 1x connector, Drive rail must be ON, Toolbox 2 program must be in current service default. Toolbox 2.0 vehicle connection will enable diagnostic mode.
Run refrigerant drain and fill routine to enable A/C recovery.

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Click Panels > Thermal > Fluid Drain and Fill > Refrigerant Fill > Start Fluid Drain and Fill and press Play.
Connect hoses to vehicle and perform A/C vacuum and leak test.

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(Touch time only)30 minute vacuum, 10 minute leak testEnsure quick connects are fully engaged, turn the connector dials clockwise to fully connect to A/C service ports.
Inject oil into the system.

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Refill with the amount removed during recovery.
Perform A/C refrigerant refill and flush hoses.

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Green check mark approves, Red X declines, Touch time only.
Disconnect Toolbox from vehicle and install cubby under MCU.

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1x connector, 2x clips, Ensure diagnostic cables are tucked into the appropriate position then engage cubby.
Remove A/C lines from vehicle.

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Press clear lines once lines have been removed.
Install caps onto AC ports.

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2x caps.
Move LH front seat backward.
Install bolts securing both LH front seat front tracks to vehicle.

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1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts.
Install LH front seat front track covers.

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2x covers.
Move LH front seat forward.
Install bolts securing both LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle.

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1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts.
Install LH front seat rear track covers.

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2x covers.
Move LH front seat to original position.
Install LH lower A-pillar trim.

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4x clips, The number of clips securing the A-pillar sill trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim.
Install LH middle A-pillar trim.
Install LH IP side cover.

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4x clips, 1x connector.
Move RH front seat backward.
Install new bolts securing both RH front seat front tracks to vehicle.

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1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts.
Install RH front seat front track covers.

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2x covers.
Move RH front seat forward.
Install bolts securing both LH front seat rear tracks to vehicle.

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1x patch bolt, T40P, 17 Nm, 1x patch bolt, T45P, 34 Nm, Install new bolts.
Install RH front seat rear track covers.

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2x covers.
Move RH front seat to original position.
Install RH lower A-pillar trim.

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4x clips, The number of clips securing the a pillar sill trim varies depending on vehicle production date, Replace any damaged or missing clips prior to re-installing sill trim.
Install RH middle A-pillar trim.
Install RH IP side cover.

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3x clips, 1x connector.
Install HEPA filter outlet duct.
Install HEPA filter inlet duct.

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2x tabs, One on each side.
Install clips securing HEPA filter inlet duct to cowl panel.

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3x push clips.
Secure drainage hoses to HEPA filter inlet duct.

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2x hoses.
Install RH underhood apron.

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9x clips.
Install LH underhood apron.

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9x clips.
Install rear underhood apron.

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8x clips.
Raise all four windows.
Close all four doors.
Close hood .

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Press firmly in green highlighted areas (see image), Damage may result from pressure elsewhere on hood.